Aho kale olihoyi munhu uyo wikalaga mung’walida gokwe umuchalo ja Ng’watuma. Umunhu ng’wunuyo olina ng’walida kutale noyi kunguno pye abhanhu bhakwe bhikalaga mugati ya libala lwake linilo. Uweyi olilang’hanaga chiza ilibala lwake linilo kunguno lyali na solobho nhale umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene oyombaga giki, “nalimug’walida one.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alina witegeleja bho gujilanhana chiza isabho jakwe umukikalile kakwe kenako. Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agajilanhanaga chiza isabho jakwe bho gujitumamila mumihayo iyo ilina solobho ukubhanhu bhakwe na gujituula musoga ijo jasagaga, kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agikalaga na bhuyegi bhutale aha kaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho ubho gujilanhana na gujituula chiza isabho jakwe jinijo, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo agalilanhanaga chiza ilibala lwake mpaga wikala na bhanhu bhakwe pye abhose umulibala lwake linilo, kunguno nuweyi agajilanhana bho gujitumamila chiza isabho jakwe mpaga wikala na bhuyegi aha kaya yakwe yiniyo, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “nali mung’walida gone.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho gwigulambija gutumama milimo yabho na gujitumamila chiza isabho ijo bhagajipandikaga, kugiki jidule gubhambilija chiza umukaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho.

 Mwanzo 23:17-20.

Kutoka 8:23.

Kutoka 19:12.

Ayubu 24:2.

Zaburi 105:33.

KISWAHILI: NIKO KWENYE MASKANI YANGU.

Hapo zamani alikuwepo mtu aliyeishi kwenye maskini yake katika kijiji cha Mwatuma. Mtu huyo alikuwa na eneo kubwa sana kwa sababu lilimwezesha kuishi humo na watu wake wote. Yeye alilitunza vizuri eneo lake hilo kwa sababu lilikuwa na faida kubwa maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana alisema kwamba, “niko kwenye maskini yangu.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye ana umakini wa kuzitunza vizuri mali zake katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huzitunza vizuri mali zake kwa kuzitumia katika matumizi yanayoleta faida kwa watu wake na kuziweka pazuri zile zilizobaki kwa sababu ya umakini wake huo maishani mwake.  Yeye huishi kwa furaha kubwa katika familia yake hiyo kwa sababu ya umakini wake huo wa kuzitunza na kuziweka pazuri mali zake hizo, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule aliye litunza vizuri eneo lake mpaka akaishi humo na watu wake wote, kwa sababu naye huzitunza mali zake kwa kuzitumia vyema mpaka anaishi kwa furaha katika familia yake hiyo, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana yeye husema kwamba, “niko kwenye maskani yangu.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kujibidisha kufanya kazi zake na kuzitumia vyema mali wanazipata ili ziweze kuwasaidia vizuri katika familia zao hizo, maishani mwao.

Mwanzo 23:17-20.

Kutoka 8:23.

Kutoka 19:12.

Ayubu 24:2.

Zaburi 105:33.

ENGLISH: I AM IN MY OWN HOME.

Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in his simple house in the village of Mwatuma. Although his house was poor, he had a large piece of land that allowed him and his family to live comfortably. He took good care of his land because it was very important to his life and the well-being of his people. That is why he proudly said, “I am in my own home.”

This saying refers to a person who carefully manages and protects the blessings and possessions which he has in his life. He uses his resources wisely for the benefit of his family and preserves what remains with great care. Because of his responsibility and good management, he lives happily with his family.

Such a person is like the man who carefully looked after his land and lived peacefully with his people. In the same way, a responsible person manages his resources well and enjoys stability and joy in his household. That is why he confidently says, “I am in my own home.”

This saying teaches people to be diligent in their work enough to use the resources to the point of earning wisely so that their families may live in peace and security.

The idea of boundaries and rightful possession is also seen in the Bible. For example, in the Book of Genesis 23:17–20, Abraham secured land as his rightful property.

In the Book of Exodus 8:23 and Exodus 19:12, God set distinctions and boundaries for His people.

In the Book of Job 24:2, there is a warning about those who remove landmarks. And in the Book of Psalms 105:33, destruction of property is described as judgment.

All these passages remind us that respecting property, keeping boundaries, and caring for what God has given us are important principles in life.

Imbuki ya kahayile kenako ihoyelile lipembe ilo lilolile bhanhu bhalebhe. Ilipembe linilo bhalitumilaga bhanhu bha mbina abho bhalyokajaga bhugota na bhalilogeja ukubhikindi bha mbina bhichabho kunguno ya gubhogohya abhanishi bhabho umumbina jabho jinijo. Abho bhalibhona ilipembe linilo giki libhalolile bhoyi bhogohaga giki bhadulile gupandika makoye. Hunagwene bhayombaga giki, “ayise nabho lidulolile ilipembe.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli nzunya uyo adina witegeleja bho guwikalana chiza ubhuzunya bhokwe umukikalile kakwe kenako. Unzunya ng’wunuyo, agasadaga wiganika giki agulogagwa na bhiye mpaga ogalagulwa kubhafumu kunguno ya gugayiwa witegeleja bho guwikalana chiza ubhuzunya bhokwe bhunubho, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Uweyi agadumaga uguilela nyazunya ikaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya gugayiwa witegeleja bhunubho ubho gubhuwikalana chiza ubhuzunya bhokwe bhunubho, umuwikaji bhokwe.

Unzunya ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nabho bhogohaga ulu bhabhona lipembe libhalolile, kunguno nuweyi agasadaga ogoha bho gwiganika giki agulogagwa mpaga ogalagulwa kubhafumu, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene agayombaga giki, “ayise nabho lidulolile ilipembe.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhazunya higulya ya gubhiza na witegeleja bho gugikalana chiza amalagilo ga ng’wa Mulungu, kugiki bhadule gujilela nyazunya ikaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Mathayo 10:26-28.

Luka 12:4-5.

KISWAHILI: SISI NDIYO HAWA LINAOTUANGALIA PEMBE.

Chanzo cha msemo huo huongelea pembe lililowaangalia watu fulani. Pembe hilo walilitumia wacheza ngoma waliolijaza dawa na kulielekeza kwa wapinzani wao katika mchezo wao huo wa ngoma kwa sababu ya kutaka kuwaogopesha wapinzani wao hao. Wale walioliona kuwa pembe hilo linawaangalia wao waliogopa kwa kufikiria kwamba litawadhuru. Ndiyo maana walisema kwamba, “sisi ndiyo hawa linaotuangalia pembe.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa mkristo yule ambaye hana umakini wa kuuishi vizuri ukristo wake, katika maisha yake. Mkristo huyo, anapougua hufikiria kwamba amelogwa na wenzake mpaka anapiga ramli kwa waganga wa kienyeji kwa sababu ya kukosa umakini huo wa kuuishi vizuri ukristo wake, maishani mwake. Yeye hushindwa kuilea kikristo familia yake kwa sababu ya kukosa umakini huo wa kuyaishi maagizo ya Mungu, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mkristo huyo hufanana na wale walioogapa walipoliona pembe limewaangalia wao, kwa sababu naye anapougua huogopa kwa kufikiria kwamba analogwa na wenzake mpaka anapiga ramli kwa waganga wa kienyeji, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana husema kwamba, “sisi ndiyo hawa linaotuangalia pembe.”

Msemo huo, hufundisha wakristo juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuyaishi maagizo ya Mungu, ili waweze kuzilea kikristo familia zao, maishani mwao.

Mathayo 10:26-28.

Luka 12:4-5.

ENGLISH: “WE ARE THE ONES THE HORN IS POINTING AT.”

The origin of this saying refers to a horn that was pointed at certain people. The horn was used by drummers who filled it with traditional medicine and pointed it at their opponents during a dance in order to frighten them. Those who saw the horn being pointed at them became afraid, thinking it would harm them. That is why they said, “We are the ones the horn is pointing at.”

This saying is compared to a Christian who is not serious about living out his Christian faith. When such a Christian becomes sick, he thinks that he has been bewitched by his peers. Because of his weak faith and lack of commitment to God, he becomes fearful and may even consult traditional healers. He also fails to raise his family in a strong Christian way because he does not faithfully follow God’s commandments.

That Christian is like those who were afraid when they saw the horn pointed at them. Instead of trusting in God, he lives in fear, thinking others are attacking him spiritually. That is why he says, “We are the ones the horn is pointing at.”

This saying teaches Christians to remain firm in faith and live according to God’s commandments. When believers truly trust in God, they will not live in fear, but will confidently raise their families according to Christian teachings.

As it is written in the Gospel of Matthew 10:26–28, Jesus teaches us not to fear those who can harm the body but cannot kill the soul.

Likewise, in the Gospel of Luke 12:4–5, He reminds us to fear God above all.

Therefore, Christians are called to trust God fully and not live in fear of people or witchcraft, but to stand strong in faith.

Aho kale olihoyi munhu uyo agaja gujulomba ginhu hali nzenganwa ng’wiye. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agalomba mzagamba ya ng’ombe ulemejiwa kunguno ya gulomba ginhu ijo ajisanije ung’wiye. Hunagwene unzenganwa ng’wiye ng’wunuyo agang’wila giki, “olombela hadimu.”

Akayayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kuli munhu uyo alina witegeleja bho guwabhila bhunhana abho alibhambilija, umukikalile kakwe kenako. Umunhu ng’wunuyo agabhambilija abhiye bho gubhinza ijo adulile na gubhalemeja ijo adadulie ugubhinha bho gubhawila bhunhana kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho, umuwikaji bhokwe. Uweyi agailelaga chiza ikaya yakwe yiniyo kunguno ya witegeleja bhokwe bhunubho, umukikalile kakwe kenako.

Umunhu ng’wunuyo, agikolaga nuyo adang’winhile inzagamba unzenganwa ng’wiye uyo aganomba, kunguno nuweyi adabhambilija abho bhaganombaga ginhu ijo adadulile ugubhinha, umuwikaji bhokwe bhunubho. Hunagwene agabhawilaga abhanhu bhenabho giki, “olombela hadimu.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na wigeteleja bho gubhawila bhunhana abho bhalibhambilija kugiki bhadule gujilela chiza ikaya jabho jinijo, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho.

Luka 11:5-7.

Mathayo 20:20-23.

KISWAHILI: UMEOMBEA PAGUMU.

Hapo zamani alikuwepo mtu aliyeenda kuomba kitu kwa jirani yake. Mtu huyo aliomba fahali wa ng’ombe akakataliwa kwa sababu ya kuomba kitu alichokitegemea mwenzake huyo. Ndiyo maana alimwambia jirani yake huyo kwamba, “umeombea pagumu.”

Msemo huo, hulinaganishwa kwa mtu yule ambaye ana umakini wa kuwaambia ukweli wale anaowasaidia, katika maisha yake. Mtu huyo, huwasaidia wenzake kwa kuwapatia kile anacho weza na kuwakataza kile ambacho hana uwezo wa kuwapatia kwa kuwaambia ukweli, kwa sababu ya umakini wake huo maishani mwake. Yeye huilea vyema familia yake hiyo kwa sababu ya umakini wa huo, katika maisha yake hayo.

Mtu huyo, hufanana na yule ambaye hakumpatia fahali wa ng’ombe mwenzake aliyemuomba, kwa sababu naye hawasaidii wale wanaomuomba kitu ambacho hana uwezo wa kuwapatia, maishani mwake. Ndiyo maana huwaambia wenzake hao kwamba, “umeombea pagumu.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuwaeleza ukweli wale wanaowasaidia ili waweze kuzilea vyema familia zao, maishani mwao.

Luka 11:5-7.

Mathayo 20:20-23.

ENGLISH: YOU HAVE ASKED FOR TOO MUCH.

Once upon a time, there was a man who went to his neighbor to ask for something. He asked to borrow a bull, but his neighbor refused because the bull was very important to him and he depended on it for his work. That is why the neighbor told him, “You have asked for too much.”

This saying is applied to a person who is careful to speak the truth to those who ask him for help in his life. Such a person helps his friends by giving them what he is able to give, and he honestly refuses what he cannot give. He does this because he cares about his responsibilities and about the well-being of his family.

That person is like the man who refused to give his bull to his friend. He does not promise or give what he cannot afford to lose. Instead, he speaks the truth and says, “You have asked for too much.”

This saying teaches people to be honest and wise when helping others, so that they may take good care of their families and live responsibly.

This teaching can be compared with:

Gospel of Luke 11:5–7 – which speaks about asking and persistence.

Gospel of Matthew 20:20–23 – where a request was made that was too great to be granted in the way it was asked.

These passages remind us that not every request can be granted, and wisdom is needed in both asking and answering.

Olihoyi munhu uyo oyelaga na bhadimi bha mitugo yabho abho bhali na jitumamila jabho. Abhanhu bhenabho bhajilanhanaga chiza imitugo jabho kunguno bhikalaga ni jitumamila jabho umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho. Hunagwene abhanhu bhagang’wilaga uyo alinabho giki, “oyelaga na bhadimi abho bhali na jitumamilo jabho.”

Akahayile kenako kagalenganijiyagwa kubhanhu abho bhali na witegeleja bho guyitumama chiza imilimo yabho umukikalile kabho. Abhanhu bhenabho bhagayitumamaga imilimo yabho bho jitumamilo jawiza kunguno ya witegeleja bhobho bhunubho, umuwikaji bhobho. Abhoyi bhagapandika sabho ningi umu kaya jabho kunguno ya witegeleja bhobho bhunubho ubho gwikala na jitumamila jabho jinijo bhuli makanza, umukikalile kabho kenabho.

Abhanhu bhenabho bhagikolaga na bhadimi abho bhikalaga na jitumamilo jabho umumilimo yabho, kunguno nabhoyi bhagatumamaga milimo yabho bho jitumamilo jabho chiza, umuwikaji bhobho bhunubho, umuwikaji bhobho. Hunagwene uyo agikolaga nabho abhanhu bhagang’wilaga giki, “oyelaga na bhadimi abho bhali na jitumamilo jabho.”

Akahayile kenako kalanga bhanhu higulya ya gubhiza na bhitegeleja bho gwikala na jitumamilo ja gutumamila chiza milimo yabho, kugiki bhadule kupandika sabho ningi umukaya jabho.

KISWAHILI: UMETEMBEA NA WACHUNGAJI WALIO NA VITENDEA KAZI VYAO.

Alikuwepo mtu aliyetembea na wachungaji wa mifugo waliokuwa na vitendea kazi vyao. Watu hao, waliilinda vyema mifugo yao hiyo kwa sababu walikuwa na vitendea kazi vyao wakati wote maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana watu walimwambia mtu aliyetembea nao kwamba, “umetembea na wachungaji walio na vitendea kazi vyao.”

Msemo huo hulinganishwa kwa watu wale ambao wana umakini wa kuyatekeleza majukumu yabho vizuri, katika maisha yao. Watu hao, huyatekeleza majukumu yao kwa kutumia vitendea kazi vyao vizuri, kwa sababu ya umakini wao huo, maishani mwao. Wao hupata mali nyingi sana katika familia zao kwa sababu ya umakini wao huo wa kuyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yao, katika maisha yao.

Watu hao, hufanana na wale wachungaji walioyatekeleza vizuri majukumu yao kwa kutumia vitendea kazi vyao, kwa sababu nao huyatekeleja majukumu yao vizuri kwa kutumia vitendea kazi vyao, maishani mwao. Ndiyo maana watu humwambia mtu anayetembea nao kwamba, “umetembea na wachungaji walio na vitendea kazi vyao.”

Msemo huo hufundisha watu juu ya kuwa na umakini wa kuyatekeleza majukumu yao kwa kutumia vitendea kazi vyao, ili waweze kupata mali nyingi katika familia zao, maishani mwao.

YOU WALKED WITH SHEPHERDS WHO HAVE THEIR WORKING TOOLS.

There was a man who walked with shepherds who always carried their working tools. These shepherds protected their livestock carefully because they had their tools with them at all times. That is why people said to the man who walked with them, “You have walked with shepherds who have their working tools.”

This saying is compared to people who are attentive and responsible in carrying out their duties in life. Such people use their tools wisely and effectively because they are serious and careful about their responsibilities. As a result, they bring prosperity and stability to their families through their diligence and commitment.

These people are like the shepherds who performed their work faithfully using their tools. In the same way, responsible individuals fulfill their duties properly by making good use of what they have. That is why people say to someone who behaves responsibly, “You have walked with shepherds who have their tools.”

This saying teaches people to be careful and faithful in performing their duties, using their abilities and resources well, so that they may achieve success and abundance in their families and in their lives.